Top 10 Cartoon Villains

Bill Cipher (Gravity Falls)

Bill Cipher is a triangular dream demon featured in the animated television series Gravity Falls. Originally confined to the mindscape, he was brought into the real world after being summoned by Stanford Pines over thirty years ago.... read more

He is both hilarious and absolutely terrifying, often at the same time. He is incredibly powerful. We always love when he's on screen and consistently want more of him but also can't wait until he's defeated.
You always feel his presence, even before he's introduced in the show, and you know he could be watching at any time. He actually ends the world and always seems threatening through the whole thing. A damn near perfect villain.

Gravity Falls is my favorite TV show of all time. They didn't have to create a phenomenal villain that is the best or one of the best characters in Gravity Falls, but Disney did it anyway.
Bill is both hilarious and pure nightmare fuel. His lines are extremely memorable. Alex did an outstanding job on Bill's voice. I admit Bill is my all-time favorite villain, but it's a shame we won't get season 3.

Slade (Teen Titans)

Slade is a fictional version of the character Deathstroke in the American animated series Teen Titans. He is the main antagonist of Seasons 1 and 2 and is the archenemy of the Teen Titans, particularly targeting them for reasons initially unknown. He appears as a vision in Season 3 and returns in Season... read more

He is pretty bad if you ask me, and always a step ahead. He is even able to 1) see through Robin's plot to be a fake villain and 2) force Robin to be an apprentice. He also gets some cool powers and shows himself to be evil incarnate during season 4.

He deserves at least the third spot. He is the definition of a great villain. His evil plans are elaborately planned, and at times, even we feel it may be too much for the Titans to handle. He haunts them even in their minds. A mysterious and well-written villain, in my honest opinion.

Aku (Samurai Jack)

Aku is a fictional character and the main antagonist of Samurai Jack, an American animated television series created by Genndy Tartakovsky for Cartoon Network. He is a shape-shifting demon who sends Jack into the distant future to prevent him from defeating him in the past. Aku was originally voiced... read more

He fought the old gods and nearly ruled the universe. After his initial defeat, he landed on Earth and proceeded to kill humans for centuries before conquering the planet. He sent the only man who could stop him, Jack, into the future to witness what centuries of suffering looks like under his rule.
He has unlimited power, strength, and knowledge, yet still gets pleasure from seeing others, especially Jack, fail. Did I mention he is literally the physical manifestation of evil? Black, takes all shapes and sizes, and he shoots laser beams from his fiery eyes.

You have a cool-looking character with an awesome voice actor. And damn, Aku is supposed to be a figure of fear, but he just makes me laugh every time. He is hilarious.

Frieza (Dragon Ball Z)

Frieza is a fictional character in the Dragon Ball series created by Akira Toriyama. He is the main antagonist of the Frieza Saga and is known as a tyrannical ruler of the Frieza Force.

Feared across the universe for his power and cruelty, Frieza plays a major role in the series' events. He is... read more

Skeletor (Masters of the Universe)

Skeletor is a fictional character and the main antagonist of the Masters of the Universe franchise created by Mattel. He is the archenemy of He-Man and is known for his distinctive skull-like face and dark magical powers. Skeletor has appeared in various animated series, comics, and toy lines since his... read more

Skeletor is a no-brainer for me. I mean, the dude is awesome, and I say that as someone born after the original MOTU cartoon series had ended. I grew up with the mostly hated New Adventures of He-Man series.
Still, the original Skeletor is so iconic that even though I like many cartoon series more than MOTU, I would still put Skeletor at number one on any Top Cartoon Villain list. Where's Mumm-Ra, by the way? He's definitely Top 10 material.

He can still use facial senses despite having his face burned off with acid.

Shredder (Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles)

Oroku Saki, also known as "The Shredder," is a fictional villain in the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles franchise. He is the leader of the Foot Clan and serves as the main antagonist to the Turtles and their master, Splinter. Shredder appears in comic books, animated series, films, and video games throughout... read more

One of the ultimate martial arts villains. He is just unstoppable in the live-action Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles movie.

Azula (Avatar: The Last Airbender)

Princess Azula is a fictional character and antagonist of Nickelodeon's animated television series Avatar: The Last Airbender. She is voiced by Grey DeLisle Griffin. Azula is a firebending prodigy and the younger sister of Prince Zuko, known for her cunning and ruthless personality.... read more

The Joker (Batman)

The Joker is a fictional supervillain created by Bill Finger, Bob Kane, and Jerry Robinson, who first appeared in Batman #1, released on April 25, 1940, by DC Comics. Credit for the Joker's creation remains disputed. Both Kane and Robinson claimed responsibility for his visual design, while Finger is... read more

He is the best. He is also animated. He should be number one!

Megatron (Transformers)

Megatron is a character from the Transformers franchise, created by Hasbro in 1984, based on a toy design by Takara. He is typically portrayed as the leader of the Decepticons and the arch-enemy of Optimus Prime. Megatron's character has appeared in various media, including animated series, comics, and... read more

One shall stand, one shall fall! I love Megatron so much! He is awesome and amazing!

Chris McLean (Total Drama Island)

Chris McLean is a fictional character from the Total Drama Island series, serving as the official host. He makes the campers perform a series of challenges for immunity, which often range from humiliating to dangerous. The character is voiced by Christian Potenza.

Chris is funny and amazing as a bad guy. Anyway, it makes me less hate him as a person.

I love how he counts as a bad guy!

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Emperor Belos (The Owl House)

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Dr. Zin (Jonny Quest)

Magneto (X-Men)

Magneto is a fictional character in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. He is most often associated with the X‑Men franchise. Magneto is a powerful mutant with the ability to generate and manipulate magnetic fields.

Riddler (Batman)

The Riddler is a fictional supervillain appearing in comic books published by DC Comics. He is known for his obsession with riddles, puzzles, and word games. The Riddler is a frequent adversary of the superhero Batman and often leaves clues about his crimes.

Plankton - Sponge Bob

Sheldon James Plankton, commonly called Plankton, is a character in the Nickelodeon animated television series SpongeBob SquarePants. He is the owner of the Chum Bucket and the main antagonist to Mr. Krabs. Plankton is known for his schemes to steal the Krabby Patty secret formula.

Two-Face (Batman: The Animated Series)

Two-Face, also known as Harvey Dent, is a fictional villain in the DC Comics universe. He was once one of Gotham City's most respected district attorneys until half his face was disfigured by acid, an event that triggered his descent into criminality under the name Two-Face. The character has been portrayed... read more

Amon (The Legend of Korra)

Amon is the main antagonist in the first season of The Legend of Korra and the charismatic and mysterious leader of the anti-bending terrorist organization known as the Equalists. He uses bloodbending to remove a person's bending abilities. His true identity is revealed to be Noatak, the older brother... read more

Angelica Pickles (Rugrats)

Angelica Pickles is a cartoon character from the Nickelodeon television shows Rugrats, All Grown Up!, and Rugrats Pre-School Daze. She is one of the original characters and serves as a frequent antagonist in the series. Known for her strong personality and bossy behavior, Angelica often causes trouble... read more

Fire Lord Ozai (Avatar the Last Airbender)

Mr Burns (The Simpsons)

Sideshow Bob (The Simpsons)

Dr. Robert Underdunk Terwilliger, better known as Sideshow Bob, is a recurring character in the animated television series The Simpsons. He is voiced by Kelsey Grammer and is most often portrayed as the sophisticated and vengeful nemesis of Bart Simpson. Sideshow Bob was originally Krusty the Clown's... read more

He should be in the top 3. One of the best villains.

Buggy the Clown (One Piece)

Ultra-Humanite (Action Comics)

Silco (Arcane)

Claude Frollo (The Hunchback of Norte Dame)

He manipulated and verbally abused his kidnapped son, Quasimodo, burned down huge buildings, groped Esmeralda, and attempted to burn her for being a gypsy and "witchcraft"! All in the "name of God"! Ironically, at the end of the movie, he falls into the pits of hell! That's what I call a villain!

A realistic Disney villain. That makes him more threatening than the sorcerers and witches that plague most Disney movies because we know there are some real people like him. He is also very similar to Sweeney Todd's villain Judge Turpin, right down to lusting after a teenage girl.

Cell (Dragon Ball Z)

Cell is a fictional character in the Dragon Ball series created by Akira Toriyama. He is the main antagonist of the Android Saga and is portrayed as an artificial life form from the future. His goal is to achieve a "perfect" form by absorbing Androids 17 and 18, which he accomplishes in the series before... read more